The Land Trust acquires open space by gift or purchase in order to protect the environment, to preserve the small town character of Essex and to provide the community with passive recreational and educational opportunities.

The Land Trust conserves wildlife habitats, forests, fields, rivers, wetlands and scenic views by maintaining properties in a natural state now and forever.

The Essex Land Trust is an independent, non-profit organization supported by donations and managed by volunteers.

Click the headings below to learn more about the Essex Land Trust, recent news including links to the ELT’s newsletter, Woods & Waters, how to give to the ELT and how the ELT acquires land.